§ Mr. H. JONESasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of persons in the employ of local authorities in Wales in connection with the administration of Acts dealing with agriculture and small holdings; what is their aggregate salary, including allowances; and what proportion of such expenditure is borne by the Ministry of Agriculture?
Sir A. BOSCAWENThe number of officers employed by the Agricultural Committees in Wales (including Monmouth) in connection with the administration of Acts dealing with agriculture and small holdings is 87. The amount of their salaries is £20,150, of which the Ministry contributes approximately £18,800.